Books about grief/friendship, fiction or non? I have lost my best friend to sudden cardiac arrest at 33 years old…
Books about grief/friendship, fiction or non? I have lost my best friend to sudden cardiac arrest at 33 years old…
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Firefly Lane and Fly Away by Kristin Hannah. Firefly Lane is book 1 and Fly Away is the sequel.
“The power of NOW” is a great self help book for just about anything you face in life. Also found reading the short stories in a couple of different “Chicken Noodle Soup for the Soul” books to be helpful. It was easier to focus on the short stories rather than a whole book.
@Erin yes I love that one. Also the Untethered Soul and anything Pema Chodron!
Yeah I cant focus on anything.
I had the same problem when my dad passed. The short stories helped a lot
I lost a friend at the same age to a brain tumour. So sorry. Hope you find a book that brings you some comfort.
@Sandra thank you. I would not wish this pain on anyone. I am so sorry you felt it too.
People tend to reel off the same platitudes at times like this. They mean well but I don’t think anyone can say anything that really helps. Take care of yourself and take time to grieve. xx
@Sandra that is true. The only thing that irritates me is people who have told me he would want me to go back to real life. Like, no. I don’t care what he wants. I need to be a mess.
Message me anytime, internet stranger.
I’m so so sorry! Sending lots of love. I would maybe try The Fault in Our Stars, its YA, but still good.
@Ellie ooh that would be good to re-read. Thank you
I am so sorry Jade x
Sorry to hear!
Please read The year of magical thinking. It’s Joan Didion telling about the sudden death of her husband of 20+years… it will do you good! X
@Nanda thank you!
My condolences. I hope you find some comfort in your reading
My condolences xo
I was here by Gayle Forman
My condolences. It’s hard to lose a friend
Sincere condolences to you. This is how I lost my father, he was 52. The shock is terrible, take time for yourself just now.
Say goodnight Gracie
So sorry…worse when it’s sudden and unexpected. Grief is the most painful thing..it does get easier over time but it never leaves you. Hope you find some comfort in books and others who have been through it, and give yourself time to heal. Maybe something magical like ‘The Night Circus’. Take care x
So sorry you’ve been through this x
So sad
To young
Xxxxxx
So sorry ❤️
I’m so sorry ?
I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs from Florida
So very sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss x I lost my beautiful younger sister in the same way almost 2 years ago…It’s so unbearably sad x I took comfort in reading poetry as I found it hard to concentrate on books. Also the things she loved to read, Elizabeth Berg especially x
I am sorry for your loss? Prayers for comfort ?
So sorry for your loss ? I read a grief memoir for my high school English class called Wave by Somali Deraniyagala – it’s about how she lives her life after losing her family to the tsunami in Sri Lanka
So sorry for your loss? I’m currently reading this, about a girl who just lost her sister.
So sorry for your loss xx
Sending hugs ?
I am so very sorry for your loss. I’ve never read any, but I understand Joan Didion writes on this – a colleague loves her stuff and has recommended it. I hope you find something to help you bear your grief.
@Emma the year of living magically is v good
Hugs
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Rose Harbor Inn Series by Debbie Macomber
That’s terrible sorry for your loss Housewives guide to dying is lovely
No suggestions but I’m so sorry to hear that. Thinking of you and your best friend x
I am so sorry for your loss. I work at a funeral home and cemetery and see if my colleagues have helpful suggestions. ❤️❤️❤️
so sorry for your loss.
So sorry ~ such a young age ???
Prayers ❣️. I sincerely hope you can find a little more comfort everyday.
So sorry for your loss and so young that is so sad <3
so sorry – way to young
I am very sorry for your loss!! Sending prayers your way.
Divine Secrets of the Ya ya sisterhood; Sisterhood of the travelling pants; the Friday night knitting club
Sorry for your loss ❤
That is so tough. My heart hurts for you. While listening to the Me Before You trilogy by Jojo Moyes I thought it would be a good series to listen to by those who have suffered loss. I suggest reading all 3 but the second one deals alot with grief. If you read or listened to it alone you might not fully get the context.
So very sorry about your loss
So sorry for your loss?
So sorry for your loss. I recommend this book. I have picked it up many times in my life. She honors grief.
Thank you guys. I know some of these will help when I can/feel like focusing on something.
I am sorry for your loss
I’m so sorry for your loss, Jade. I lost a best friend last year. I know this pain.
I’m Proud of You by Tim Madigan.
I am so sorry. Praying for you
Sorry to hear about your loss. Try reading many lives many masters, very hopeful and uplifting.